Pet owner protections
If pet owners are really concerned about West Nile Virus, keep pets inside away from mosquitoes during prime mosquito feeding hours, says Dr. Richard Bowen, professor in the department of biomedical sciences at Colorado State University.
If pet owners are really concerned about West Nile Virus, keep pets inside away from mosquitoes during prime mosquito feeding hours, says Dr. Richard Bowen, professor in the department of biomedical sciences at Colorado State University.
The University of Illinois, which recorded the first domestic death ofa canine directly related to West Nile last fall, recommends that concernedpet owners should also eliminate sources of standing water around theirhomes - such areas are potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Pet ownerscan also consider using certain pet-friendly insect repellents.
Pet owners should also keep their pets from coming into contact withdead birds or squirrels that may have died from the virus.
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